CharterNation

California is home to many high-performing schools, and several trusted sources highlight their achievements. U.S. News & World Report ranks the best schools in each state and in the nation, Niche evaluates schools on academics, culture, and...

Decades of nonpartisan educational research have confirmed what parents and educators know instinctively: a one-size-fits-all approach to learning leaves too many children behind. Every student is unique, with different strengths, needs, and...

Kids First. Always.

At a time when California’s charter public schools are facing an unprecedented threat, a growing group of state legislators is choosing to stand with students, families, and educators by opposing Assembly Bill 84 (AB 84).

A group of remarkable charter high school graduates—who have overcome adversity, given back to their communities, and are now headed to college—received the 2025 Susan Steelman Bragato Scholarship from CCSA this year.

Charter public schools continue to lead the way in California—closing achievement gaps, advancing educational equity, creating inclusive learning environments, and teaching environmental stewardship. This academic year, more than 30 CCSA member...